Last time we spoke to Ben Cayetano, he said there had been a death in the family and that he wouldn’t be making any public statements for a few days.

The report tonight from Hawaii News Now that the former Hawaii governor will formally announce his campaign for mayor on Thursday fits into that timetable.

There’s no source cited — just that the TV station “has learned” about the plans.

Read the full story here: Cayetano to announce mayoral bid Thursday

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